Pantomime Exhibition

17th July - 18th September 2010
Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm, FREE ENTRY

Immerse yourself in the world of pantomime with the North Devon Museum’s family friendly summer exhibition.

Find out about this great British tradition that takes over theatres for the Christmas season.

Laugh at whole host of celebrities in character; dress up as a pantomime fairy, prince or dame; learn about the history; read archive publicity material (posters, programmes & playbills); test your knowledge with themed quizzes and win tickets to see North Devon Theatres’ 2010 pantomime Aladdin.

Why wait until December to get in the mood?

National Play Day

4th August 2010

Workshops, picnic lunch and a human circus!

Heritage Open Days

9 to 12 September 2010

Tours, events and activities focusing on local architecture and culture. Heritage Open Days celebrates England's architecture allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee.

Ken Doughty
A retrospective exhibition: 1928-2009

Artist, teacher and printmaker Ken Doughty, lived in North Devon for fifty years. He loved the landscape of North Devon especially the coastline, and was passionate about Exmoor. Much of his work displays the inspiration the area gave him.

25th September - 16th October 2010
Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm, FREE ENTRY

A North Devon Artist - Paintings & Drawings by Mary Chugg

Mary Chugg has lived in North Devon since early childhood. Working with oils, watercolours and mixed media, the exhibition shows the development of this local artist over half a century of work.

21st October - 6th November 2010
Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm, FREE ENTRY

North Devon in Photographs in conjunction with the AONB

13th November - 10th January 2011
Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 5:30pm, FREE ENTRY

This selection of entries from our popular photographic competition, is a collection from both experienced and budding photographers of all ages. Once again the Museum is delighted to join with the North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity.

For details and an entry form please contact the Museum. The closing date for entries is 18 October 2010.

For further information call the Museum on 01271 34 67 47 or e-mail Melanie Terrell at melanie.terrell@northdevon.gov.uk